Recipe Challenge

Happy Tuesday

I am hosting this week over at the Outlawz and the theme of the challenge is:

Sentimental Journey - Recipe Challenge

The recipe is:

(No Image!) Use two (2) DPs, Ribbons, Pearls and A Sentiment)

Our lovely sponsor this week is  

My card showcases some of the new Do-Craft Collections

The DP's and Pleated Fabric Trim are from Madame Payraud. The Canvas Star is from Bare Basics, and the sentiment is from Gina K Designs - Border Bling

I look forward to seeing your creations in the challenge

Thanks for stopping by

Party Time

Happy Sunday

Today over at 613 Avenue Create we have a new challenge for you, the theme this week is "Anything Goes/Party Time". We have three amazing sponsors this week, and don't forget to check out the wonderful inspiration from the DT.

A Day for Daisies

My card uses the image Surprise Party

The embossing folder is by Sue Wilson - Interlocking Circles.

The image is coloured with Copic markers and mat and layered using the Perfect Layers Tool.

The sentiments are from Gina K Designs - A Beautiful Life and cut and layered with Spellbinders - Petite Ovals & Fancy Tags 1 & 2

DigiStamp Characters

My card uses the image Pure Innocence 044

The DP is from my stash 

The banner is by Whimsy Stamps - Circle Pennants and Tattered Lace - Alphabet 

The balloon is from Spellbinders - Up Up and Away

The sentiment is a wood mounted stamp from my stash and is hand cut and layered on a SU punch cut

Lee's Digi Shop

My card uses the image Girl with Heart Balloon

The image is coloured with Copic markers 

I have used DP from my stash and the image is mat and layered with Spellbinders - Curved Matting Basics B, Card Creator A2 Polka Dot, Petite Ovals Small & Fancy Frame Tags One

The sentiment is from Gina K Designs - All Occasion Tags 2

I look forward to your entries in the challenge!

Thank you for dropping by 

Anything Goes

Happy Monday (again)

This week at Crafters Cafe we have an "Anything Goes" Challenge for you and we have three wonderful sponsors

DS4Joy

Who are offering three digis of their choice to the winner

My card uses the image Betty Bow

The image is coloured with Copic markers and cut and layered using Spellbinders - Ovals Large & Floral Ovals. The corner is by Lala Land - Filigree Corner, and the DP is from my stash.

We have a new sponsor this time 

The Stamping Chef

I have used the image Cogsley Copperpot

The embossing folder is Cuttlebug - Clockworks and the Die cuts are Spellbinders Cogs. The metal embellishments are from my stash as is the DP.

I have coloured her in the Scandinavian style, and the lovely Susan Dean has 4 fab video on this subject

Here is the first one

Last but by no means least is our third sponsor

Meljen's Designs

My card uses the image "Teeny Mouse Hugs"

The embossing folder is by Sue Wilson - Cascading Hearts and is inked with Tim Holtz Distress ink - Victorian Velvet. The image is coloured with Copic markers and cut and layered with Spellbinders - Large Circles & Lacey Circles. The sentiment is from a sadly retired GKD set called Puuurfectly Delightful, and cut out using SU punches. The little hearts are by Memory Box - Precious Hearts.

I look forward to seeing your entries in the challenge!

Thank you for dropping by

Glitter and Sparkle

Happy Monday

Today over at DS4Joy we have a new challenge for you, the theme is Glitter and Sparkle and the lovely Angela is our host this time, you can check out her blog HERE. 

My card uses the image Dress on Hanger 

As you probably already know "Bling" is not exactly my thing, but I have risen to the challenge and pulled out some bling from my stash, don't get me wrong I love to buy bling and have a reasonable box full, it is just when it comes to actually using it I tend to leave it in the box!

The sentiment is from GKD and the set is called Girl Talk

I look forward to seeing your entries in the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by

My Sentiments Exactly

Happy Monday

Today over at the Outlawz Greetings Card Challenge our intrepid leader Chana is hosting this weeks challenge. I would like to say that Chana is the best team leader I could hope for and it has been a real pleasure working with her on not only the Outlawz DT but also Crafters Cafe and 613 Avenue Create, thanks to her love and support I have grown as a person and as a crafter, stretching my boundaries and trying new crafty things in the last year. To all my fellow DT members, guys you ROCK and I love working with each and every one of you.

Ok so now on the the challenge, our lovely returning sponsor this week is 

The theme is "My Sentiments Exactly"

I have used the image by Rick called Darcy

The DP is from my stash, it is a new years resolution that I use more DP on my cards as I tend to shy away from it!

The die cuts are:

Spellbinders - Labels 28 & Decorative Labels 28

Memory Box - Hibiscus Flower

Cherry Lynn Fanciful Flourish & Mini Fanciful Flourish

The sentiment is a rubber stamp by Funny Bones 

I look forward to seeing your creations over at the challenge 

Thanks for dropping by 

DS4Joy New Release

Happy Sunday

Today over at DS4Joy we have a fab new release for you, I have made two cards this week, the first using a lovely image by Margy called: 

Wings of Love

The second is by Jen Lee and is called:

Martini - who, me?

The Design Team have been working hard on some beautiful creations for your inspiration over at the DS4Joy Blog

The image was coloured using Copic markers and cut and layered with Spellbinders Octagons and Scalloped Octagons. The embossing folders are Spellbinders Hearts and Cuttlebug Polka Dots.

The image is coloured with Copic markers and the beach and sky were added using Memento inks. The image is cut out using Memory Box Debutante Frame and Under the Sea Frame. The embellishments and sentiment are from Whimsy Stamps Beach Bum Dies and Beach Sentiment stamp sets.

Thank you for stopping by

Freebie Friday

Happy Friday

Today over at DS4J Shop it is time to grab your FREEBIE

The image is called "100 Hearts"

The Design Team have some gorgeous creations to inspire you over at the DS4Joy Blog

Here is my card!

I have used a Sue Wilson embossing folder called Cascading Hearts and the Die D-Lites Love Locket set is cut out of copper engraving art board and lightly sanded. 

Thanks for stopping by

Happy New Year, and a Challenge

Happy January 1st

Firstly I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you who take time to read my blog, thank you for following me and my little creations. I look forward to getting to know you all better in 2014 and wish you all a happy and crafty new year.

We have a new challenge at Creative Moments the theme this time is "Anything Goes".

Our lovely sponsor for this challenge is 

Sassy are offering 4 digis to the winner. I just love the wonderful images available at Sassy Studio designs, and my card uses the image Classic Marie Antoinette.

I have coloured the image using Copic markers:

BV000

BV00

BV01

BV02

BV04

The Embossing folder is from eBosser and is called Regency.

I have used Spellbinders 5x7 Matting Basics A & B to cut and layer the image.

I look forward to seeing your creations in the challenge, and do go and check out the fab inspiration from the Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by

Anything Goes

Happy Monday

Today over at the Outlawz Greetings Card Challenge, I am hosting the last challenge of 2013, and this will also be my last post this year, so on that note I would like to wish you all a wonderful, happy and prosperous new year. 

May all your crafty wishes come true!

This months our sponsors  are

My card uses the image Laundry Days by Oak Pond Creations

I have kept this one simple again (who knows I may still yet get the knack of CAS).

The Embossing folder is by Sue Wilson and is called Basket Weave. 

I cut the image and sentiment with my Perfect Layers tool and used a corner rounder. The sentiment is a wood mounted stamp from my stash and the cat dies are all by Poppy Stamps.

I look forward to seeing your creations in the challenge, and don't forget to pop over and see the wonderful creations by the DT.

Thank you for stopping by, see you all next year xxxx

Martini - Adorable

Happy sunday (again)

There are some fab new releases over at the DS4Joy shop and the Design Team have put together some gorgeous creations for your inspiration over at the DS4Joy Blog.

My card uses the image Martini - Adorable (coloured), by the lovely Jen Lee

I have used Memory Box Debutante & Vaudeville frames, the sentiment is an old wood mounted stamp from my stash, and the leaves are Spellbinders - Foliage, the flower is also from my stash. The embossing folder is also Spellbinders - Patchwork.

Thank you for dropping by

Apologies and a New Challenge

Happy Sunday

Firstly I would like to apologise for my absence over the last couple of weeks, on December (Friday) 13th my darling Husband had a small stroke, and although he has no lasting damage and is nearly back to his old self, it has kept me away from my craftiness, and you guys :-(

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and had plenty of crafty goodies in your stockings. New year is nearly upon us and I hope all of you have a prosperous and wonderful one.

Today over at 613 Avenue Create we have a new challenge, this is the last challenge of 2013 and the theme is "Anything Goes/Black & Your Favourite Colour"

Our lovely sponsors for this challenge is 

My card uses "Laugh Sentiment"

A very CAS card for me, but I felt the sentiment said it all, some of you may already know that purple is my favourite colour! The little flower and leaves are from Heartfelt Creations - Sweet Juliet.

I look forward to seeing your creations in the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by 

Time for a Trio

Happy Friday

I just have no idea where this week has gone, what with work, the charity work and making the decision to re-organise my entire stamp collection (I know I must be mad) I must of blinked and missed the past few days. 

TGIF!

This week over at Crafters Cafe the challenge is Monochromatic, and our lovely sponsor is 

The Design Team have created some gorgeous cards for your inspiration

For my card I have used the image "Kiss me Scottie"

The sentiment and paw print stamps are wood mounted from my stash.

I have used Memory Box - Holly Holiday Frame and Cherry Lynn - Holly Corner.

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Over at 

The theme for this challenge is "Anything Goes" 

The Design Team have pulled out all the stops to inspire you!

My card uses the image "Sunflower Pixie"

I have coloured the image with Copic markers and used Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics B and Pearl Effects. The flourish is from Cheery Lynn.

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Last but not least is the "Anything Goes/Winter Wonderland Challenge over at Creative Moments. Our fab sponsor for this one is

I just love the images from Sassy, they are such fun to work with, my card uses the image "Snowman Pin-up"

I have again colures the image with Copic markers, I also went over the red with a Zig brush tip wink of stella clear, and she shimmers just lovely, unfortunately this does not show up in the photo, but I can highly recommend this pen. The die cuts are Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A&B and Super Ellipse. The snowflake is Precious Snowflake by Memory Box,

I am so look forward to seeing your creations in the challenges, yes I know this is a very busy time for you all, but that means you deserve some crafty time to relax!

Thanks for stopping by

Steampunk Christmas

Happy Sunday

We have some fab new releases over at the DS4Joy Shop and some amazing inspiration from the Design Team over at the DS4Joy Blog

My card today uses the image "Steampunk Tree"

I have coloured the tree with Copic markers and added the texture with a Bic marker. The tree decorations were coloured with Zig Wink of Stella. The Cogs are by Spellbinders and all the rest are Hobbycraft Punches.

Thanks for popping by

Tag It!

Happy Tuesday

This week the Outlawz Greetings Card Challenge is "Tag It" So you can create a tag or use a tag on your card.

Our sponsors this week are:

My card uses a sentiment from Gina K designs - Holiday Greetings

The die cuts are:

Spellbinders -Tags

Lala Land - Holly Flourish

Cheery Lynn - Poinsettia Strip

Thanks for stopping by

Ms Popup

Happy Sunday (again)

The fab new releases are now available at the DS4Joy Shop and the Design Team have some wonderful inspiration for you over at the blog.

My card uses the image Ms Popup

The image is coloured with Copic markers and I have used Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish and Pair of Ferns. The flowers are from my stash, and the sentiment is from Gina K Designs - You Go Girl.

Thanks for stopping by

Crackers About Gift Boxes

Happy Sunday

Today at 613 Avenue Create the challenge is Anything Goes with a Twist of Gift Packaging. 

Our lovely sponsor this week is 

My little cracker uses the image "Mrs Snowman"

I used the We R Memory Keepers Candy Box Punch Board to create the cracker box and Spellbinders Create A Flake for the snowflakes. The sweet snow lady image is coloured with Copic markers.

I look forward to seeing your creations in the challenge

Thank you for stopping by